Chapter 992
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Building suspense was her usual tactic, but Ethan had zero interest in playing along. The last thing he wanted was more of Tina’s theatrics. With a look of utter disinterest, he ignored her and strode straight to Gracie.
Being ignored only stoked Tina’s frustration. What did Gracie and Brenna have that she lacked? Why did Ethan dislike her so much?
Regardless, Tina believed her information was too valuable for Ethan to brush aside. Stepping in front of him, she handed over her phone. “See for yourself—someone’s been taking photos of you in secret.” This time, she went directly to the point.
Ethan reached for her phone and studied the display. Gracie also walked over and leaned in close, her eyes widening as she immediately recognized the face in the photograph. That familiar profile belonged to a high-ranking executive from the Wilson Group. Although only a portion of the man’s face was visible, there was no mistaking the way he angled his own phone, snapping covert pictures of the hallway.
Ethan and Gracie had been in the hallway for a while, and it was clear the man had been taking photos of them in secret.
Ethan returned the phone to Tina, and his voice softened a notch. “Thanks for letting us know. This actually helps.”
A spark of happiness flickered in Tina’s eyes. Ethan had finally spoken to her kindly.
The feeling faded as quickly as it came when Ethan added, “We need privacy to talk. Please leave us for now.”
Hoping to stay in Ethan’s good graces, Tina left, even though she wished she could linger.
Meanwhile, a knot tightened in Gracie’s stomach. “Ethan, that guy works for Hector. What if Hector shows up soon? I’m honestly scared. What should I do?”
Ethan’s face grew serious as he was lost in thought. After a brief pause, he snapped into action. He called Neville right away. “Help me block a man from entering this place.”
He asked Gracie for a photo of Hector, then forwarded it to Neville.
Back at their original table, Brenna and Lilith enjoyed some fruit salad, sipping juice and chatting.
Their peaceful moment was soon interrupted when Rosie strolled over with Judy beside her. Even though Judy was overweight, no one dared to mock her because of her identity.
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“How come you’re not mingling with the rest of the guests?” Rosie said to Brenna. She thought Brenna was putting on a facade of indifference, chatting and laughing as though nothing was wrong. She believed Brenna was actually heartbroken after being dumped by Ethan.
Deep down, Rosie believed Brenna’s Barrett family upbringing was a shackle she’d never escape, no matter what the Harper name might bring her now. And that was precisely why the wealthy young women in their circle steered clear of Brenna. It wasn’t Brenna’s choice not to talk to them; it was just that everyone else looked down on her and didn’t want to socialize with her. Despite being an orphan, Rosie saw herself as both privileged and superior to Brenna. She was the center of attention the moment she came here, surrounded by wealthy women eager to curry favor with her.
Meanwhile, not a single person had so much as greeted Brenna all evening.
“Did you need something?” Brenna sidestepped Rosie’s question.
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